Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Love the delicate almond flavor with the strawberries. Very rich and sweet, cut them small. Ingredients:
crust |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup butter |
1/3 cup brown sugar |
filling |
3/4 cup strawberry jam |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1 pinch salt |
glaze |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon milk |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch square pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
4. Spread strawberry jam to within 1/2 inch of edges of baked crust. Mix 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and salt in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over jam layer.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
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